William Penn Life, 1976 (11. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1976-07-01 / 3. szám
18 DETROIT, MICH. New Social Home Dedicated After many months of concerted effort, Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan has a new social home where the members can gather each day to enjoy fraternal and social activities and partake of fine Hungarian food. The facilities are used for Branch meetings, Ladies Auxiliary meetings, Social Club meetings, senior citizens meet during the day and programs for the youth are also contemplated. Formal dedication of the new home was held Saturday, May 15, 1976. Director Stephen Danko, President of Branch 18, was Toastmaster for a short program which was highlighted by the presentation of two portraits to the Social Home by the National Board of Directors; one portrait of past National President, Julius Macker and one of our National President, Elmer Charles. Representing the Board of Directors and Officers were: Elmer Charles, National President, John P. Balia and Louis L. Varga, National Vice-Presidents, Director Frank Bero also, National Secretary and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics. After the program there was dancing to the music of Ziggy Bela and his orchestra. Those of us who attended the formal opening, witnessed what it means to be truly fraternal; not in words, but in deeds. The building was remodeled largely through the gratis work of Steve P. Danko. Mr. Danko did all the electrical work and Julius Macker and members of the Building Committee painted inside and ouf. Demonstrating fraternalism in action was John Molnár of the John Molnár Funeral Home of Southgate, Michigan who donafed a 19” inch colored T.V. set to the club for the enjoyment of the membership. Contributing to Ihe success of the Social Home is the group of volunteer women who toil over hot stoves to prepare all sorts of delectable foods. Members of Branch 18 should be real proud of their Social Home and by the enthusiastic support of the membership, it will be for many years the focal point of Branch 18 social activities. BRANCH 18 NEWS The 90th Anniversary of the Association and the 70th Anniversary of Branch 18 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 10, 1976, at the Hungarian Reformed Church Hall on Allen Road in Allen Park. A very interesting program is being planned and the meal will be very 10 good as Mrs. Gyorke is catering the meal. Good old fashioned csiga leves will be one of the main food attractions. Tickets are $7.50 per person and may be secured from the Branch Officers. All 50-year members of Branch 18 will be honored at this occasion and all branch members who have attained the age of 80 years or over will be the guests of the branch. Look for more information on this affair in your local newspapers. The Annual Card Party sponsored by the Branch 18 Ladies Auxiliary on Wednesday, May 12, 1976, was a huge success! We sold more admission tickets and had the largest turn out ever. Everyone who attended had a good time playing cards, enjoying the coffee and pastries as well as the “lucky ones” winning the prizes. We had well over 100 prizes that were given out that evening. I would sincerely like to thank all of the members, officers and committee persons who worked so hard to make this affair the success that it was. Congratulations to Grace Csiszár and her hard working committee members. The Hungarian Festival held at the Yack Recreation Arena in Wyandotte on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 11, 12 and 13, 1976, was really terrific. Even though some of our ladies made over 2400 palacsinta, I don’t know how many kifli and kalacs, we still didn’t have nearly enough to feed the “mob” that descended on the Arena for those three days and evenings. It was a first attempt for the persons who sponsored the Festival as well as our ladies who made so many palacsinta. Some of our Auxiliary members donated twice and even triple what they were supposed to. The financial part of this affair was also very worthwhile; but it could not have been accomplished without the help and wonderful cooperation of the Auxiliary members. Many, many thanks for your hard work and wonderful cooperation girls, because without this it would have been a disaster. I understand the bowlers from the Detroit area who attended the National Bowling Tournament in Pittsburgh over Memorial Day weekend did alright for themselves. Congratulations to all of you winners. Now that Summer is here and people will begin their vacations just let me leave this one little item with you. HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER BUT ALSO A SAFE ONE and hope to see all of you in the fall when bowling and other activities begin! Also, keep happy and healthy. The Ladies Auxiliary Cookbooks are still for sale. They may be purchased for the price of $2.50 per cookbook (includes postage and handling) from Mrs. Julia Danko, 17275 Cedarlawn Avenue, Southgate, Michigan 48195 or Mrs. Elvira Kubovics, 7039 Kingsley Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. MRS. EMMA KATO Mrs. Emma Kato celebrated her 85th birthday at a party in the William Penn Association Hungarian Social Club. Co-hosts at the event were three of the honorees’ children—Frank Kato of Lincoln Park, Alex Kato of Taylor and Mrs. John (Elsie) Prechesky of South Lyon. Joseph Kato, another son, resides in Englewood, Florida. The octogenarian has nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kato was retired after 30 years’ service with the O.S. Bearing Company. Her hobbies are stringing beads and making hanging flower holders. The honoree, periodically travels to Florida to visit her son, Joseph, a retired Detroit policeman. She is a member of the Lincoln Park Senior Citizens’ Club, the Hungarian Reformed Church in Allen Park and the William Penn Association. 22 ROEBLING, N.J. Branch 22 of Roebling is pleased to announce that it will hold its 5th annual dinner-dance on September 25, 1976 at the Holy Assumption banquet hall, which is located on Hornberger Avenue, in Roebling, N.J. As in the past, proceeds from this affair will benefit the William Penn Scholarship Fund. The dinner will again be catered by the ladies of the church and will feature their delicious Roast Beef and Stuffed Cabbage. After dinner music will be presented by the popular Continental Gypsies featuring Steve Fityere. Dinner will be served at 7:00 P.M. and the donation is $8.50. Reservations may be obtained by contacting Zoltán B. Emri, 183 Kinsmans Rd., Florence, N.J. 08518. Don’t miss out on this fine event. 24 CHICAGO, ILL. This is to inform all members of Branch 24, Southside Chicago, that the Calvin Church Hall where we have held our monthly meetings has been sold and (Continued on Page 11)
